Comparison

GamePad Test vs Mic Test

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GamePad Test

Test your connected game controllers on iPhone or iPad. See real-time status of buttons, triggers, and analog sticks. Ideal for diagnosing issues or verifying controller functionality.

Highlights
  • Automatic iOS controller detection
  • Real-time button and trigger indicators
  • Analog stick and D-pad visualization
  • Gyroscope support
  • Clear and fast interface
Features
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GamePad Test est un outil simple et intuitif pour tester vos manettes de jeu connectées à votre iPhone ou iPad. Que vous utilisiez un contrôleur Bluetooth moderne ou une manette filaire compatible, l’app vous montre en temps réel l’état de chaque bouton, gâchette, stick analogique et direction du pavé numérique. Fonctionnalités principales : • Détection automatique des manettes compatibles iOS • Indicateurs visuels pour les boutons (A, B, X, Y, L1, R1, L3, R3, Menu, Share, etc.) • Visualisation du D-Pad et maintien des directions • Affichage en temps réel des gâchettes analogiques (L2 / R2) • Support du gyroscope lorsque disponible • Mode Visualizer 3D en développement (affiché comme “En construction”) • Interface claire, simple et rapide Idéal pour : • Tester un nouveau contrôleur • Vérifier l’état d’une manette • Diagnostiquer un joystick qui dérive • Comprendre le fonctionnement des boutons et capteurs • Les développeurs ou les joueurs souhaitant un outil fiable Mode 3D Le module 3D est en préparation et sera amélioré dans une future mise à jour. GamePad Test ne collecte aucune donnée et ne requiert aucune configuration : vous connectez votre manette à votre appareil, vous lancez l’app, et tout fonctionne immédiatement.

About

Mic Test

Features
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Is your microphone working? Find out in seconds. Mic Test shows your mic level live in dBFS and warns you when no sound reaches it. Buying a used or new iPhone or iPad? Calls cutting out, voice messages sounding muffled, or people can't hear you on video calls? Run a quick mic test before you trust the device or your headset. Free features: • Live level readout in dBFS • Silence warning when no sound reaches the mic • "Your microphone works" result after a quick test • Tests the built-in microphone Premium (one-time lifetime purchase, no subscription): • Test every mic: bottom, front, back, headset, Bluetooth and USB • Live waveform and peak level • dB noise graph: the last 60 seconds of your mic level • Test history: your last 20 tests, stored on your device only • Share a text test report with your device details and levels • No ads Who it is for: • Checking a used or new iPhone or iPad before you buy it • Troubleshooting calls, voice messages and video calls • Testing a wired headset or Bluetooth earbuds before you rely on them • Repair shops checking mics before and after a repair How to run a test: 1. Open the app and start a test. 2. Speak normally, then tap or speak close to the mic opening. 3. Watch the live level and read the result. Languages: English, Turkish, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, French, Arabic, Ukrainian and Russian. To change the language, open iOS Settings, scroll to Mic Test and choose Language. Privacy: Audio never leaves your device. Mic Test does not record, save or upload your voice. It only measures the sound level while the test is running. Good to know: Mic Test measures the sound your iPhone or iPad receives. It does not test speakers or the camera. Results depend on your device and its mics. The free version shows ads; Premium removes them. You can restore a previous purchase from the app's Settings. Questions or feedback? Visit https://yunusgunduz.com/contact.php?lang=en

Screenshots

GamePad Test3 screens
Mic Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mic Test at Free against GamePad Test's $0.49. Mic Test also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). GamePad Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mic Test is free to download; GamePad Test costs $0.49 up front. Mic Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GamePad Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GamePad Test ships an update weekly, Mic Test every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
GamePad Test versus Mic Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamePad TestMic Test
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJean-Yves NocartYunus Gunduz

In-app purchases

None

GamePad Test

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mic Test

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is GamePad Test free?
GamePad Test costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mic Test free?
Mic Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GamePad Test or Mic Test have ads?
Both GamePad Test and Mic Test show ads.
Which is updated more often, GamePad Test or Mic Test?
GamePad Test ships an update weekly, and Mic Test every 3 weeks. Most recently, GamePad Test was updated on November 5, 2026 and Mic Test on October 25, 2026.

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